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For the first time, California has two new all-electric commuter trains operating along a major corridor. It could be a sign that the US is finally ready to catch up to the rest of the world in electrifying its rolling stock.
The two new trains are operated by Caltrain. California Governor Gavin Newson and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi were on hand to take the inaugural ride, which took place on Saturday. The trains were put into regular service the following day, running along the route between San Jose and San Francisco.
It’s taken almost 20 years since the idea of electric trains was first proposed in California. But officials insisted the new trains will be quieter and faster than the diesel-powered trains in current operation…
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